ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Turncap

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Turncap is a noun meaning A sort of chimney cap which turns round with the wind so as to present its opening to the leeward.

Meaning

A sort of chimney cap which turns round with the wind so as to present its opening to the leeward.

Example Sentences

a building furnished with cowls, or turncaps, with their vanes so arranged, that, while one shall receive the full force of the wind, the other may allow it to escape freely

Word Forms

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Related dictionary entries include abat-vent, mitre, headcap, capshore, flatcap, havelock.

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